Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different): Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc.
\nMailing Address: 3318 Bushwood Drive
\nCity: Perkasie
\nState: PA
\nPostal Code: 18944
\nMain Phone: 9732246900
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.ourheartsofhope.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 20-3666775
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Non Profit Corporation<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 19, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $6,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: GRIT\u2122 Grief Support Group Program for Secondary School Students
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
GRIT\u2122 Support Program \u2013 A Tier 2 Mental Health Grief Support Program
\nWe live in a world where school tragedies occur all the time. We are overwhelmed by news of school shootings, student suicides, and the deaths of beloved teachers from life-threatening illnesses.
\nDuring these times, Tier 2 mental health services are crucial for supporting those facing deeper emotional distress and needing more structured help than regular school counseling. Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc. created the GRIT\u2122 Support Program to meet this urgent need.
\nGRIT\u2122 Support is a structured Tier 2 group support program designed specifically to help students process grief and loss in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.
\nThis program offers students a chance to connect with peers who may be experiencing similar feelings, while learning healthy ways to understand and express their emotions.
\nBy guiding participants through discussions and activities focused on healing and emotional expression, GRIT\u2122 Support helps students build the strength and resilience needed to handle loss and move forward.
\nGRIT\u2122 SUPPORT \u2013 HOW IT WORKS
\nA key part of the GRIT\u2122 Support Program is its emphasis on training and empowering school-based mental health professionals.
\nHearts of Hope Foundation staff work directly with school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health team members to teach them how to present and implement the GRIT\u2122 Support model within their schools. This training ensures that schools have the necessary knowledge, tools, and confidence to provide effective grief support whenever it is most needed.
\nGRIT\u2122 SUPPORT \u2013 IMPACT
\nThe impact of the GRIT\u2122 Support Program has been transformative for many school communities. Students who once felt overwhelmed by grief have found connection, understanding, and hope through these groups.
\nEducators and mental health professionals report stronger communication with students, improved emotional awareness, and healthier coping strategies among participants.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $55,000.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private Donations, Training Fees for GRIT\u2122 Support Program Trainees, Allocation in Annual Budget for GRIT services.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: On-Going
\nGeographical Area Served: Secondard Schools – training provided to interested schools nationwide
\nAge Group To Be Served: Teens in Secondard Schools<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Judith
\nContact Last Name: Pedersen
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 973-224-6900
\nContact Email: j.pedersen@ourheartsofhope.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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